Florence, South Carolina

The City of Florence is a fine example of a genteel, Southern city. This mid -sized Southern city is large enough to boast a performance theater, symphony orchestra, many ballet companies, museums, festivals, the East Coast Hockey League Pee Dee Pride hockey team, and the world- class recreation complex Freedom Florence. Still, the City is small enough to preserve a small-town feeling with a number of tree-lined streets and parks, all of which add to the pleasant lifestyle that citizens enjoy. Residents exude a strong sense of community pride and Southern hospitality.